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Highlander

dinghy

A big, stable one-design dinghy built as a more comfortable alternative to the Thistle, still popular for club racing.

LOA
6.1
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1949
DESIGNER
Gordon K. "Sandy" Douglass
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
6.1
M
Beam
2.03
M
Draft
1.71
M
Hull Weight
376
KG
Crew Min
2
Crew Max
3
Year Designed
1949
Mainsail Area
16.27
M²
Jib Area
5.61
M²
Spinnaker Area
26.48
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Gordon K. "Sandy" Douglass
Class Association
Highlander Class International Association

History

Sandy Douglass designed the Highlander in 1949 as a bigger, more comfortable option than his own Thistle, aimed at sailors who wanted room for family and friends without giving up one-design racing. It was the last design to come out of Douglass and McLeod before manufacturing passed to other builders, and over 1,000 have been built.

Sailing Characteristics

At six metres with a deep centreboard and a big sail plan, the Highlander is a stable, powerful boat for its size, secure enough for mixed-experience crews but with enough sail area to reward good trim and boat handling. It carries three comfortably without feeling cramped.

Racing Context

Around fourteen active fleets race across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia under the Highlander Class International Association.

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